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Stidger Family History

Stidger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stinger, Stiger, Stigger, Stanger, Slinger, Stadler, Seiger, Stigers

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Where is the Stidger family from?

You can see how Stidger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stidger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stidger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Stidger families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stidger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stidger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stidger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stidger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stidger. 34% of Stidger men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
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What Stidger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stidger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stidger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Stidger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Stidger. For the veterans among your Stidger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stidger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stidger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stidger in 1967 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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